Paolo Gruppuso

Paolo Gruppuso is a Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (MPIWG), where he works within the Art of Judgement working group in Department III. His research focuses on the history of wetland conservation, examining intersections with conservation science, environmentalism, and landscape ethics. He is also a Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Aberdeen and collaborates with the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo, Italy.

• Education: PhD in Social Anthropology from the University of Aberdeen (2016), with a dissertation on environmental conflicts in Agro Pontino, Italy.

Gruppuso’s work explores the environmental and social dynamics of wetlands, particularly how they intertwine policy, local practices, and ecological concerns. His research bridges anthropology with environmental science and history, emphasizing the Anthropocene and the cultural dimensions of conservation.

Though no specific scientific awards are mentioned, his contributions include publications in journals like Conservation & Society and Archivio Antropologico Mediterraneo. He has presented at conferences such as the Royal Anthropological Institute (UK), University of Gastronomic Sciences (Italy), and Circeo National Park (Italy), addressing topics like wetland aesthetics, environmental conflicts, and the cultural history of wetlands.